On a much better pitch condition than the one we had in Derby for the Women’s League Cup final, we expected Manchester City and Chelsea Women to bring their A-game. This is pretty much what they did in the first minutes of the match where our midfields clashed horns with one another in search of ball possession and bringing the ball forward.

Man City currently boast a 100% home record in the 2024-25 Women's Champions League, having won their four European matches (including qualifying) at the Joie Stadium by a combined 9-0 scoreline.